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Commission Regulation (EC) No 673/96 of 12 April 1996 concerning the stopping of fishing for anchovy by vessels flying the flag of Portugal
Date: 1996-04-12
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Portugal, authorised catch, catch quota, fishing area, sea fish, ship's flag













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Commission Regulation (EC) No 673/96 of 12 April 1996 concerning the stopping of fishing for anchovy by vessels flying the flag of Portugal  


Official Journal L 094 , 16/04/1996 P. 0001 - 0001 





COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 673/96 of 12 April 1996 concerning the stopping of fishing for anchovy by vessels flying the flag of PortugalTHE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2870/95 (2), and in particular Article 21 (3) thereof,Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 3074/95 of 22 December 1995 fixing, for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, the total allowable catches for 1996 and certain conditions under which they may be fished (3), provides for anchovy quotas for 1996;Whereas, in order to ensure compliance with the provisions relating to the quantitative limitations on catches of stocks subject to quotas, it is necessary for the Commission to fix the date by which catches made by vessels flying the flag of a Member State are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated;Whereas, according to the information communicated to the Commission, catches of anchovy in the waters of ICES divisions IX, X; CECAF 34.1.1 (EC zone) by vessels flying the flag of Portugal or registered in Portugal have reached the quota allocated for 1996; whereas Portugal has prohibited fishing for this stock as from 15 February 1996; whereas it is therefore necessary to abide by that date,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:Article 1 Catches of anchovy in the waters of ICES divisions IX, X; CECAF 34.1.1 (EC zone) by vessels flying the flag of Portugal or registered in Portugal are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated to Portugal for 1996.Fishing for anchovy in the waters of ICES divisions IX, X; CECAF 34.1.1 (EC zone) by vessels flying the flag of Portugal or registered in Portugal is prohibited, as well as the retention on board, the transhipment and the landing of such stock captured by the abovementioned vessels after the date of application of this Regulation.Article 2 This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 15 February 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 12 April 1996.For the CommissionEmma BONINOMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 301, 14. 12. 1995, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 330, 30. 12. 1995, p. 1.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 845/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. Approval of footballs by FIFA
Date: 1996-04-12
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, European Parliament
Subjects: approval, economic survey, sports equipment, sports facilities













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 845/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. Approval of footballs by FIFA  


Official Journal C 322 , 28/10/1996 P. 0012 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0845/96 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) to the Commission (12 April 1996)Subject: Approval of footballs by FIFAThe International Football Federation (FIFA) apparently requires that certain types of ball, which FIFA itself approves, be used in football matches and even for training sessions.According to reports in the media, FIFA receives a certain amount of money from manufacturers in exchange for granting its approval.Does this action by FIFA not distort the rules which should apply in a single market?On the basis of what law is FIFA able to extract a levy from the manufacturers of a product in exchange for such a specific kind of approval?Has the inquiry opened by the Commission to investigate this matter produced any result?Answer given by Mr Van Miert on behalf of the Commission (23 May 1996)The Commission has received a complaint against FIFA alleging that it requires football manufacturers to pay a sum of money in order to be able to use the logo certifying that their balls meet the standards for approval laid down by the Federation itself.The Commission has opened a file on the case. Following an investigation, inspections were carried out and the documents which were copied are currently being examined.As the case is still under investigation, the Commission cannot yet give its final position on the matter, but it will keep the Honourable Member informed of developments.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 833/96 by Irene CREPAZ to the Commission. EU-Swiss transit negotiations
Date: 1996-04-12
Institutions: CREPAZ, European Parliament
Subjects: Switzerland, carriage of goods, commercial vehicle, road transport, transit, weight and size













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 833/96 by Irene CREPAZ to the Commission. EU-Swiss transit negotiations  


Official Journal C 322 , 28/10/1996 P. 0011 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0833/96 by Irene Crepaz (PSE) to the Commission (12 April 1996)Subject: EU-Swiss transit negotiationsFrom the point of view of the people who live along the Brenner transit route, who are afflicted by transit traffic, there is an urgent need for the Swiss 28-tonne limit to be lifted.1. What stage has now been reached in the negotiations between the European Union and Switzerland, in particular in the matter of lifting the 28-tonne limit on heavy-goods traffic as part of an EU agreement with Switzerland on inland transport?2. What is the Commission's position on this issue? What steps will the Commission take in this matter in the near future?Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission (24 May 1996)1. As the Honourable Member will know, in its decision of 14 March 1995, the Council authorized the Commission to negotiate an agreement between the Community and Switzerland on land and air transport.As regards bilateral and triangular transport of goods by road, the Community seeks the progressive adoption by Switzerland, according to a clear timetable, of Community standards for weights and dimensions of commercial vehicles. In a first stage Switzerland should immediately grant access for Community vehicles operating under Community standards for weights and dimensions to the major Swiss production and consumption centres. Switzerland should also progressively ease its ban on night driving according to a negotiated timetable.As regards transit goods traffic by road, the Transit agreement, which expires on 22 January 2005, confirms the weight limit of 28 tonnes on Swiss territory. The Community seeks to expand, according to a clear timetable, the range of transport operations exempted from the 28 tonne limit and from the ban on night driving. The Commission is currently negotiating to end the 28 tonne limit at the latest at the expiry of the Transit agreement, and preferably before that date, on the basis of a phased approach.The Swiss federal council has proposed, in a future agreement on land transport, to adapt the weight limit progressively, so as to permit, as from 2005, the acceptance by Switzerland of Community weight limits. This would be subject to conditions related to taxation of road traffic across the Alps.2. The Commission is aware of the diversion traffic on French and Austrian routes caused by the Swiss 28 tonne limit. For economic and ecological reasons, all forms of diversion traffic should be avoided to the extent possible. The Community is expressly seeking to include the avoidance of traffic diversion into neighbouring countries as one of the specific objectives of the future agreement.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 795/96 by Hartmut NASSAUER to the Council. Dublin Convention determining the state responsible for examining applications for asylum lodged in one of the Member States of the Community, adopted on 15 June 1990
Date: 1996-04-12
Institutions: European Parliament, NASSAUER
Subjects: Ireland, administrative procedure, member country, ratification of an agreement













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 795/96 by Hartmut NASSAUER to the Council. Dublin Convention determining the state responsible for examining applications for asylum lodged in one of the Member States of the Community, adopted on 15 June 1990  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0019 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0795/96 by Hartmut Nassauer (PPE) to the Council (12 April 1996)Subject: Dublin Convention determining the state responsible for examining applications for asylum lodged in one of the Member States of the Community, adopted on 15 June 1990For each Member State, will the Council give the progress of ratification procedures as at 1 March 1996 for the Dublin Convention determining the state responsible for examining applications for asylum lodged in one of the Member States of the Community, adopted on 15 June 1990.Reply (2 August 1996)Of the twelve Member States which have signed the Dublin Convention, ten have completed their ratification procedures and sent their instruments to the depositary (the Government of Ireland) on the following dates:>TABLE>In Ireland and the Netherlands ratification procedures are under way and should be completed shortly.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 864/96 by Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE to the Commission. Garlic imported from China and Vietnam
Date: 1996-04-12
Institutions: ARIAS CANETE, European Parliament
Subjects: China, EU production, Taiwan, Viet Nam, bulb vegetable, certificate of origin, import, import licence, restriction on competition, transport document













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 864/96 by Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE to the Commission. Garlic imported from China and Vietnam  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0039 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0864/96 by Miguel Arias Cañete (PPE) to the Commission (12 April 1996)Subject: Garlic imported from China and VietnamIn 1993, import certificates and a safeguard clause were introduced in respect of garlic imported from China and Vietnam on account of the crisis experienced by Community importers, since the price of garlic from the two countries in question is much lower than the Community production cost. Community garlic producers are still in a difficult position and the period of application of the measures introduced expires on 31 May 1996. Moreover, irregularities have been noted as regards the actual origin of imported products, particularly those from Taiwan.Could the Commission therefore say whether it intends to extend the safeguard clause applicable to garlic imported from China and Vietnam and what action it intends to take to ensure effective monitoring of the actual origin of imported products?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (15 May 1996)The Commission is currently reviewing how the 1995/96 marketing year is proceeding in the garlic sector and looking at the results of applying the protective measures in respect of imports from China and Vietnam.This exercise has not yet been completed. Only when it is will the Commission give a decision on the measures required for 1996/97.As regards product origin questions, the Commission would point out that Regulation (EC) No 1084/95 ((OJ L 109, 16.5.1995. )) requires a certificate of origin from the Taiwanese authorities for garlic imported from Taiwan. The purpose of the certificate it to attest to the origin of the product.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 863/96 by Iñigo MÉNDEZ DE VIGO to the Commission. Management of the PHARE and TACIS programmes
Date: 1996-04-12
Institutions: European Parliament, MENDEZ DE VIGO
Subjects: EU financing, Eastern Bloc countries, distribution of aid, economic development, feasibility study, fund (EU), self-employed person, use of aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 863/96 by Iñigo MÉNDEZ DE VIGO to the Commission. Management of the PHARE and TACIS programmes  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0094 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0863/96 by Iñigo Méndez de Vigo (PPE) to the Commission (12 April 1996)Subject: Management of the PHARE and TACIS programmesAt its meeting of 11 March 1996 the Ecofin Council called for improved management of the PHARE and TACIS programmes, pointing out that most of the money allocated thereto is spent on studies carried out by western consultants and does not benefit the countries for which the programmes are intended.What does the Commission think of Ecofin's views? Does it consider that the management of the programmes needs to be improved?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (13 May 1996)The Commission does not share the view that most of the money allocated to the PHARE and TACIS programmes is spent on studies carried out by Western consultants. It is true that at the outset of both programmes the Commission needed to have a clear picture of the situation of the different economic and social sectors in the countries concerned. For this purpose, the Commission contracted Western consultants specialising in the various fields. However, as knowledge of the situation has been acquired, the Commission has progressively shifted the funds to projects with a direct on-the-spot impact in the PHARE and TACIS countries.The Commission is now reviewing the management systems of both programmes by way of increasing transparency in the awarding of contracts and including a review of the implementation of the programmes so as to involve more closely the local authorities and non-governmental organisations. Appropriate proposals are made in the framework of the draft TACIS regulation ((COM(95) 12. )) and the new approach given to Phare by the recent European Councils.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 859/96 by Stephen HUGHES to the Commission. European Commission relations with the European Energy from Waste Coalition (EEWC)
Date: 1996-04-12
Institutions: European Parliament, HUGHES STEPHEN
Subjects: energy policy, renewable energy, waste management, waste recycling













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 859/96 by Stephen HUGHES to the Commission. European Commission relations with the European Energy from Waste Coalition (EEWC)  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0023 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0859/96 by Stephen Hughes (PSE) to the Commission (12 April 1996)Subject: European Commission relations with the European Energy from Waste Coalition (EEWC)A conference of the European Energy from Waste Coalition (EEWC) was held in Stockholm, Sweden, between 11 and 13 March 1996.Did the Commission provide any finance for the organization of this conference?Has the Commission provided any finance to the European Energy from Waste Coalition?Was there a representative of DG XI at this conference?Answer given by Mr Papoutsis on behalf of the Commission (7 June 1996)The Commission is able to confirm for the Honourable Member that in 1995, in the framework of its programme for greater penetration for renewable energy sources (Altener programme), it concluded a shared-cost contract with the European Energy from Waste Coalition to organise a seminar and a visit to a model plant for extracting energy from urban waste for about 30 municipal officers. The seminar and visit took place as planned in Stockholm from 11 to 13 March 1996.The Commission has neither provided any other finance for this association nor was it officially represented at this event.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 860/96 by Stephen HUGHES to the Commission. Unlawful practices when building workers are employed in another Member State
Date: 1996-04-12
Institutions: European Parliament, HUGHES STEPHEN
Subjects: EU national, application of EU law, blue-collar worker, building industry, equal treatment, fraud, free movement of workers, recruitment, report, social security













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 860/96 by Stephen HUGHES to the Commission. Unlawful practices when building workers are employed in another Member State  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0093 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0860/96 by Stephen Hughes (PSE) to the Commission (12 April 1996)Subject: Unlawful practices when building workers are employed in another Member StateFurther to its reply to Written Question E-2389/95 ((OJ C 300, 13.11.1995, p. 57. )), could the Commission forward a copy of its findings, presented at the symposium organized by the Greek authorities on 12 and 13 October 1995, to the Secretariat of Parliament and to me?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (15 May 1996)The Commission is directly forwarding a copy of the study on the application of the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 ((OJ L 149, 5.7.1971; consolidated version in OJ C 325, 10.12.1992. )) in the field of postings and utilisation of form E 101 to the Honourable Member and the Secretariat General of the Parliament.The Commission will also request the Greek organisers of the conference of 12 and 13 October 1995 to send a copy of the proceedings of this colloqium to the same addressees.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 866/96 by Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE to the Commission. EU wine imports
Date: 1996-04-12
Institutions: ARIAS CANETE, European Parliament
Subjects: Spain, competence of the Member States, customs inspection, customs regulations, import, import policy, storage, third country, wine













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 866/96 by Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE to the Commission. EU wine imports  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0094 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0866/96 by Miguel Arias Cañete (PPE) to the Commission (12 April 1996)Subject: EU wine importsDuring the current marketing year, Spanish winegrowers have immobilized something over one million hectolitres of wine under the private storage arrangements in addition to 400 000 hectolitres of grape must, 15 000 hectolitres of concentrated must and 11 000 hectolitres of rectified concentrated must. These figures clearly show that the Spanish market is stagnant, despite the fact that the Spanish grape harvest was exceptionally short on account of drought and frost.This state of affairs is due to the massive increase in imports of wines from non-member countries, in particular Argentina.Could the Commission therefore say whether or not it is in a position to guarantee that such imports are in accordance with minimum quality and alcoholic content standards and that they are cleared through customs under the correct tariff headings?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (29 April 1996)While the figures quoted by the Honourable Member for storage arrangements in Spain during the current market year are correct, the Commission would point out that they are 50% below the level prevailing in the years immediately following accession (2 million hectolitres). The storage contracts were in any case concluded in December and January, at a time when prices in Spain were particularly high, which suggests that operators were not electing to place goods in storage because of market considerations alone.The Commission is aware of press rumours about irregularities affecting imports, but would point out that the clearance of imports is the responsibility of the Member States. It has repeatedly reminded Member States' delegations on the Management Committee for Wine how important it is for the competent supervisory bodies to keep a strict check on imports.Though the Commission has not yet received any official complaint it is carrying out a pre-emptive investigation, the results of which should shortly be to hand.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 835/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Usury
Date: 1996-04-12
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: Italy, consumer credit, consumer protection, indebtedness, interest, statistics













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 835/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Usury  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0089 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0835/96 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (12 April 1996)Subject: UsuryUsury has reached alarming proportions in the last few years. The number of Italian families brought to ruin by loan-sharks rose from 80 000 in 1987 to 342 000 in 1993.In 1993 loans totalled around LIT 3 900 billion, and interest - which ends up in the pockets of loan-sharks - now amounts to around LIT 3 500 annually as opposed to LIT 820 billion in 1987. The rate of interest varies from a monthly minimum of 4% to a maximum of 12,5%. The interest rate usually doubles if borrowers are unable to meet the repayment deadline.Great attention must be paid to the spread of crime in the clandestine money market.Can the Commission provide any statistics on usury in the Community? Can it set up an ad hoc monitoring unit to coordinate all anti-racketeering measures and keep a tight watch on the phenomenon?Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission (24 May 1996)In connection with the discussions in Italy about usury, the Honourable Member is referred to the replies given by the Commission to Written Questions E-3652/95 (Mrs Graenitz) ((OJ C 112, 17.4.1996. )) and E-675/96 (Mr Tajani) ((OJ C 183 of 24.6.1996, p. 45. )), and to the following Oral Questions: H-599/95, put at Question Time during the September 1995 part-session ((Debates of the European Parliament (September 1995). )), and H-275/96, H-281/96 and H-282/96, put at Question Time during the April 1996 part-session ((Debates of the European Parliament (April 1996). )).As usury is the 'black market' of the consumer credit sector, the Commission has no precise statistics and does not plan to set up a monitoring unit for this purpose.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 852/96 by David HALLAM to the Commission. European Monitoring Centre for Racism and Xenophobia
Date: 1996-04-12
Institutions: European Parliament, HALLAM
Subjects: feasibility study, racism, xenophobia













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 852/96 by David HALLAM to the Commission. European Monitoring Centre for Racism and Xenophobia  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0122 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0852/96 by David Hallam (PSE) to the Commission (12 April 1996)Subject: European Monitoring Centre for Racism and XenophobiaWhich communication did Commissioner Flynn refer to when replying to my question E-2750/95 ((OJ C 340, 18.12.1995, p. 53. )) about the establishment of a European Monitoring Centre for Racism and Xenophobia, and what is the date of its publication?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (15 May 1996)On 13 December 1995 the Commission adopted a Communication on racism, xenophobia and antisemitism and a proposal for a Council Decision designating 1997 as European Year against Racism ((COM(95) 653 final )).This Communication was forwarded to Parliament by letter of 22 January 1996.